despotic
adjective uk/dɪˈspɒt.ɪk/ us/desˈpɑː.t̬ɪk/
专制的
having unlimited power over other people, and often using it unfairly and cruelly
a despotic government/regime 专制政府/政权
A handful of corrupt and despotic leaders make the decisions. 决策者是少数腐败专制的领导人。
Synonyms: brutalcallouscruelharsh (UNKIND)tyrannicaltyrannousvicious
See: despot
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- The Inca emperor was a despotic ruler of a highly stratified society.
- They built up a great and powerful despotic state.
- Dictators are individuals that exercise despotic power.